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Exhibitions and events

31 events

A drawing of a male and a female turned towards each other, seemingly talking, leaning on a tree in what appears to be a wood.

Printmaking in Prague: art from the court of Rudolf II . Free .

In this exhibition, learn more about printmaking in Rudolf's court in Prague during the highpoint of innovative and ambitious prints.

17 Mar 2022 - 28 Aug 2022

A female, neck up visible, wearing a flower petal necklace, looking out. Behind her are green leaves.

Drawing attention: emerging British artists . Free .

Discover emerging talents in the field of contemporary drawing, displayed alongside highlights from the Museum's collection.

17 Mar 2022 - 28 Aug 2022

Small groups of children and adults looking in display cases in the Enlightenment gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to the British Museum . Book now .

Explore the oldest room in the Museum in this special guided tour before the galleries open to the public.

£33
2 Jul 2022 - 17 Dec 2022

Two visitors looking up at mummies standing in a case.

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: life and death in ancient Egypt . Book now .

Discover what tombs and burial goods tell us about the lives of ancient Egyptian people in this exclusive guided tour.

£33
2 Jul 2022 - 18 Dec 2022

Visitor looking at reliefs in the Parthenon gallery.

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to the ancient Greek world . Book now .

Embark on a guided journey through the ancient Greek world; from the rise of the Greek city states to the empire of Alexander the Great.

£33
2 Jul 2022 - 17 Dec 2022

View of the Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery of China and South Asia, Room 33.

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to China . Book now .

Journey through the extraordinary cultures of China in this special guided tour.

£33
2 Jul 2022 - 17 Dec 2022

SDDC Image British Museum

Family activity

Minecraft masterpieces: Stonehenge . Free .

Explore Stonehenge through Minecraft in this free, drop-in event.

2 Jul 2022 - 16 Jul 2022

A drawing depicting the assassination of Julius Caesar.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Murder in ancient Rome . Book now .

Join Dr Emma Southon as she examines some real-life homicides from ancient Rome.

£16 (Members)
4 Jul 2022

Gold D-shaped pendant decorated with engraved geometric designs.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

Members' tour of The world of Stonehenge . Sold out .

Discover the secrets of Stonehenge on this Members' exclusive curator-led tour – held before the Museum opens to the public.

£35 (Members)
5 Jul 2022

Marble statues of two seated women wearing sleeveless chitons, their heads and hands missing.

Gallery talks & tours / Accessible event

Audio-described tour | Ancient Greece . Book now .

Join us for an audio-described tour of 10 fascinating objects from ancient Greece.

£7.50
8 Jul 2022

Bust of Pharaoh in the Egyptian sculpture gallery, lit up.

Gallery talks & tours

Out-of-hours tour: an introduction to ancient Egypt . Book now .

Discover the fascinating history of ancient Egypt and see statues of kings and gods, the Rosetta Stone and more in this special guided tour

£33
3 Jul 2022 - 18 Dec 2022

The figure of Lilith staring at the viewer.

Study days & courses

City Lit Classics Day | Women of power in the classical world . Book now .

Join Mary Beard, Bettany Hughes and more expert speakers for a day of lectures celebrating feminine power in the ancient world.

£59
9 Jul 2022